Team

Dr. med. dent. Rüdiger Schrott

1969 – 1974	Dental training at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg
1971 - 1975	Doctorate thesis (Dr. med. dent.) at the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
1975 - 1977	Associate in a private practice in Nuremberg
1977	Start of private practice in Nuremberg
Since 1984	Performance of implant dentistry
1998	Certified by the German Association for Implantology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Implantologie, DGI)
1998	Certified by the “Initiative for Comprehensive Dentistry” (Initiativkreis Umfassende Zahnmedizin, IUZ)
1999	Appointment as dental expert for the fields of implantology, implant-supported prostheses, restorative dentistry, periodontology, prosthodontics & treatment of temporomandibular disorders
2002	Appointment as dental expert by the Consensus Conference for Implantology of the German Association of Dental Implantology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für zahnärztliche Implantologie, DGZI), the German Association for Implantology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Implantologie im Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferbereich, DGI), the Professional Association of German Oral Surgeons (Berufsverband Deutscher Oralchirurgen, BDO), the Federal European Association of Implantologists (Bundesverband der implantologisch tätigen Zahnärzte in Europa, BDIZ) & the German Association of Oral- & Maxillofacial Surgery (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, DGMKG)
2009	Foundation of the multi-disciplinary group practice “Zahnärzte Dr. Schrott & Partner” in Nuremberg

Continuing Education

July 1994	The Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, Swanpscott, MA, USA Gerald Kramer, DMD, Myron Nevins, DDS Advanced Periodontal Surgery & Implantology
November 1995	University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic, Dr. William R. Yancey, Dr. Jay A. Gershen Advanced International Dental Studies – Level I. Master Class in Clinical Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
September 1996	University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic, Dr. William R. Yancey Advanced International Dental Studies – Level II. Master Class in Clinical Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
October 1997	University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic, Dr. Henry H. Takei, Dr. William R. Yancey Advanced International Dental Studies – Level III. Master Class in Clinical Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
September 1998	Richard J. Lazzara, DMD, MScD, Philip T. Rosen, Ph.D. Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA Advanced Training in Bone Augmentation and Implant Therapy – Part I
April 1999	Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Weber, Myron Nevins, DDS Boston & Swanpscott, MA, USA Advanced Techniques in Oral Implantology – Surgical and Prosthetic Concepts
October 1999	Richard J. Lazzara, DMD, MScD, Philip T. Rosen, Ph.D. Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA Advanced Training in Bone Augmentation and Implant Therapy – Part II
September 2000	Specialty Center for Dental Implants and Advanced Periodon-tics, Voorhees, NJ, USA Alan M. Meltzer, DMD, MScD Advanced Implant and Bone Regeneration Training
July 2001	Paul Fugazzotto, DDS Milton, MA, USA Advanced Sinus Augmentation Training
June 2002	University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic, Dr. William R. Yancey Advanced International Dental Studies – Level IV. Master Class in Clinical Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
October 2002	Mirage Center of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Palm Springs, USA Peter M. Scheer, DDS, MS Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – Level I
March 2004	Mirage Center of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Palm Springs, USA Peter M. Scheer, DDS, MS Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – Level II
June 2004	University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA Dr. Sascha A. Jovanovic, Dr. William R. Yancey Advanced International Dental Studies – Level V. Master Class in Clinical Periodontics and Implant Dentistry
May 2005	Mirage Center of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Palm Springs, USA Peter M. Scheer, DDS, MS Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery – Level III
October 2005	New York University, New York City, NY, USA Dennis Tarnow, DDS Advances and Innovations in Implant Therapy
June 2006	University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA Prof. Henry H. Takei, DDS, MS Advanced Periodontal and Implant Treatment Planning
Since 1977	Attendance of numerous national and international congresses and continuing education courses in the fields of implantology, fixed prosthodontics, periodontology & adhesive dentistry.

Memberships

• UCLA European Study Club
• German Association for Implantology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Implantologie, DGI)
• Federal European Association of Implantologists (Bundesverband der Implantologisch tätigen Zahnärzte in Europa, BDIZ)
• German Academy of Periodontology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Parodontologie, DGP)
• German Dental Association (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Zahn, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde, DGZMK)
• German Association of Laser Dentistry (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Laserzahnheilkunde, DGL)
• German Association for Innovative Dental Medicine (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Innovative Zahnheilkunde, DGIZ)
• Academy of Oral Implantology (Gesellschaft für Orale Implantologie, GOI)

Dr. med. dent. Alexander René Schrott, MMSc (Harvard University)

Education & Qualifications

1998 – 2003	Studies in dentistry at the Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, School of Dental Medicine, Germany
Dec 2003	State examination in dentistry and graduation from dental school
2001 – 2003	Doctorate thesis at the Department of Prosthetic Dentistry of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany. Mentor: PD Dr. med. dent. Dr. phil. S. M. Heckmann. Title: Mandibular two-implant telescopic overdentures: 10-year clinical and radiographical results. [Teleskopstabilisierter Zahnersatz auf zwei interforaminalen Implantaten – klinische und röntgenologische 10-Jahres-Ergebnisse.]
2004	„Dr. med. dent.“ title (magna cum laude) awarded by the Friedrich-Alexander-University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, School of Medicine, Germany
Jan - June 2004	Private practice (Office Dr. med. dent. Rüdiger Schrott, Nuremberg, Germany)
July 2004 – June 2007	Postgraduate Studies in Periodontology at Harvard University, School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
2004 - 2007	Master thesis (MMSc) at the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. Mentor: H-P Weber, Dr. med. dent., DMD Title: Long-term evaluation of soft-tissues around one-stage dental implants with emphasis on the importance of keratinized mucosa.
June 2007	Certificate in Periodontology and „Master of Medical Sciences“ (MMSc) in Oral Biology awarded by Harvard University, Boston, MA.
July - Dec 2007	Private practice (Office Dr. med. dent. Rüdiger Schrott, Nuremberg, Germany)
November 2007	Board Certification of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), Diplomate status of the AAP
Jan – Dec 2008	ITI (International Team for Implantology) scholarship at the University of Geneva, Switzerland: Department of Fixed Prosthodontics & Occlusion (Prof. Dr. Urs Belser)
September 2008	Board Certification of the German Academy of Periodontology (DGP), “Specialist of the DGP”
September 2008	Recipient of the Balint-Orban-Memorial Price 2008 Awarded at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology, Seattle, WA.
1.3.2009 - 31.3.2009	4-week shadowing of Prof. Daniel Buser, Head of the Department of Oral Surgery, University of Bern, Switzerland
April 2009	Foundation of the multidisciplinary group practice “Zahnärzte Dr. Schrott & Partner” in Nuremberg, Germany
Since January 2010	Reviewer for the „Journal Of Periodontology“
Since June 2010	„Advanced Standing Program for Dental Educators“ at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Teaching Experience

2005 - 2007	Clinical instructor in the pre-doctoral clinic at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA, as part of the post-doctoral program
Since Oct 2007	„Visiting Lecturer“ at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
Since 2005	Several lectures and courses given at several universities and scientific meetings

Presentations & Lectures

December 2002	Mandibular two-implant telescopic overdentures: 10-year clinical and radiographic results. [Teleskopstabilisierter Zahnersatz auf zwei interforaminalen Implantaten – klinische und röntgenologische 10-Jahres-Ergebnisse]. Annual Joint Meeting of the German Academy of Implantology (DGI), the Austrian Academy of Oral Surgery and Implantology (ÖGI) and the Swiss Academy of Oral Implantology (SGI), Munich, Germany, December 4th – 7th.
December 2006	Periodontology – Building the Basis. As part of the lecture series „Introduction into Clinical Dentistry“ at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
December 2007	Introduction to Plastic Periodontal Surgery. [Einführung in die Plastische Parodontalchirurgie]. As part of the lecture series „Introduction into Clinical Dentistry“ at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
December 2007	Graduate Studies and Specialization in the United States. As part of the lecture series „Introduction into Clinical Dentistry“ at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
February 2008	Periodontal plastic surgery – an applied review of the literature. Part I. Lecture for Graduate-Students in Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
February 29, 2008	Long-term evaluation of the importance of keratinized mucosa on peri-implant soft tissue health and stability. Academy of Osseointegration’s Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, February 28th – March 1st 2008.
June 2008	Periodontal plastic surgery – an applied review of the literature. As part of the lecture series „Introduction into Clinical Dentistry“ at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
June 2008	Graduate Studies in the USA – an outline and some selected points of view. As part of the lecture series „English in Dentistry“ at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
September 6, 2008	Long-term evaluation of the importance of keratinized mucosa on peri-implant soft tissue health and stability. Recipient of the Balint-Orban Memorial Price American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, September 6th – 9th 2008.
September 2008	Periodontal plastic surgery – an applied review of the literature. Part II. Lecture for Graduate-Students in Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
September 26, 2008	Long-term evaluation of the importance of keratinized mucosa on peri-implant soft tissue health and stability. [Langzeitstudie peri-implantärer Weichgewebe in Abhängigkeit von der Breite keratinisierter Mukosa]. Annual Meeting of the German Academy of Periodontology (DGP), Nuremberg, Germany, September 25th – 27th 2008.
November 28, 2008	Long-term evaluation of the importance of keratinized mucosa on peri-implant soft tissue health and stability. [Langzeitstudie peri-implantärer Weichgewebe in Abhängigkeit von der Breite keratinisierter Mukosa]. Annual Meeting of the German Academy of Implantology (DGI), Frankfurt, Germany, November 27th – 29th 2008.
December 2008	Postgraduate Programs in the US – application process and structure. As part of the lecture series „English in Dentistry“ at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
March 11, 2009	Basic principles and techniques of surgical root coverage procedures. [Grundlegende Prinzipien und chirurgische Techniken der Rezessionsdeckung]. Two-hour course for graduate students and faculty of the University of Bern, School of Dental Medicine, Switzerland.
July 16, 2009	Surgical root coverage – background and basic techniques. As part of the lecture series „English in Dentistry“ at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
September 10, 2009	Advanced techniques in plastic periodontal surgery. 2-hour course for Graduate-Students in Periodontology at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.
October 21, 2010	Muco-gingival surgery around dental implants and natural teeth: biological principles and treatment planning. Periodontal surgical techniques: a detailed overview of the state of the art. 3-hour course given during an implant symposium for general dentists and specialists in Novosibirsk, Russia.
December 7, 2010	An update on plastic periodontal surgery around dental implants and natural teeth. Perio Study Club. Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA.

Memberships

2002 – 2003	International Association of Dental Research (IADR)
Since 2004	American Academy of Periodontology (AAP)
Since 2007	German Academy of Periodontology (DGP)
Since 2007	International Team for Implantology (ITI)
Since 2009	American Dental Association (ADA)

Bibliography

Original Publications

• Doctorate Thesis (Dr. med. dent): Schrott, Alexander: Mandibular two-implant telescopic overdentures: 10-year clinical and radiographical results. [Teleskopstabilisierter Zahnersatz auf zwei interforaminalen Implantaten - klinische und röntgenologische 10-Jahres-Ergebnisse.]
  Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.
  Mentor: PD Dr. Dr. S.M. Heckmann, Department of Prosthetic Dentistry
• Heckmann, S.M., Schrott, A., Gräf, F., Wichmann, M.G., Weber, H. -P.: Mandibular two-implant telescopic overdentures: 10-year clinical and radiographical results. Clinical Oral Implants Research 15: 560-569 (2004).
• Schrott, A.R., Linke, J.J., Gräf, F., Wichmann, M.G., Heckmann, S.M.: Teleskopstabilisierter Zahnersatz auf zwei interforaminalen Implantaten - klinische und röntgenologische 10-Jahres-Ergebnisse. Zeitschrift für Zahnärztliche Implantologie 20: 100-105 (2004).
• Schrott, A.R., Linke, J.J., Gräf, F., Wichmann, M.G., Weber, H. -P., Heckmann, S.M: Telescopic anchorage of overdentures using two interforaminal implants - treatment concept and long-term results. Ukrainian Journal of Dentistry 41: 28–32 (2004).
• Schrott, A.R., Gräf, F., Linke, J.J., Wichmann, M.G., Weber, H. -P., Heckmann, S.M: Clinical and radiographical parameters in long-term evaluation of telescopic implants. Novoe v Stomatologii 8: 53 - 63 (2004).
• Master thesis (MMSc) in Oral Biology: Schrott, Alexander: Long-term evaluation of soft tissues around one-stage dental implants with emphasis on the importance of keratinized mucosa.
  Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA.
  Mentor: Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Weber; Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA.
• Park, E.-J., Schrott, A. R., Schnitman, P.: Immediate Loading as an Interdisciplinary Implant Placement and Restorative Training Vehicle. The International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants 25:1007-1010 (2010)
• Schrott, A.R., Jimenez, M., Hwang, J.-W., Fiorellini, J., Weber, H. –P.: Long-term evaluation of the importance of keratinized mucosa on peri-implant soft tissue health and stability. Clinical Oral Implants Research 20: 1170-1177 (2009)

Abstracts

• Linke, J.J., Schrott, A., Gräf, F., Wichmann, M.G., Weber, H.-P., Heckmann, S.M.: Attachment parameters of splinted and unsplinted implants 10 years in situ.
  European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) 13th Annual Scientific Congress, Munich, September 22 - 24. Clinical Oral Implants Research 16 (4): lxiii, Abstract Nr. 135 (2005).
• Linke, J.J., Schrott, A., Gräf, F., Foitzik, Ch., Wichmann, M.G., Heckmann, S.M.: Site-specific inflammation and bone loss in four-implant bar constructions.
  European Association for Osseointegration (EAO) 13th Annual Scientific Congress, Munich, September 22 - 24. Clinical Oral Implants Research 16 (4): lxvi, Abstract Nr. 144 (2005).
• Schrott, A., Jimenez, M., Hwang, J., Weber, H.: Long-term evaluation of the importance of keratinized mucosa on peri-implant soft tissue health and stability. [Langzeitstudie periimplantärer Weichgewebe in Abhängigkeit von der Breite keratinisierter Mukosa.]
  Annual Meeting of the German Academy of Periodontology (DGP), Nuremberg, September 25th – 27th.
  Parodontologie 19 (3): 309, Abstract Nr. 7 (2008).

Poster Presentations

• Schrott, A.R., Heckmann, S.M., Wichmann, M.G., Weber, H.-P.: 10 Year Radiographical and Clinical Results of Implants Supporting Telescopic Overdentures. Academy of Osseointegration´s 18th Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, February 27th – March 1st 2003: P-3.
• Schrott, A.R., Heckmann, S.M., Gräf, F., Wichmann, M.G.: Interforaminale Implantate zur Stabilisierung von Teleskopprothesen - klinische und röntgenologische 10-Jahresergebnisse. Annual Meeting of the German Academy of Implantology (DGI), Göttingen, November 27th – 29th 2003.
• Schrott, A.R., Weber, H.-P., Gräf, F., Linke, J.J., Wichmann, M.G., Heckmann, S.M.: Inflammation and bone loss in splinted and unsplinted implants – a comparison after 10 years in function. Academy of Osseointegration´s 20th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, March 10th – 12th 2005: P-67.
• Linke, J.J., Schrott, A.R., Gräf, F., Foitzik, C., Wichmann, M.G., Heckmann, S.M.: Site-specific inflammation and bone loss in four-implant bar constructions. 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), Munich, September 22nd – 24th 2005: P-194.
• Heckmann, S.M., Linke, J.J., Gräf, F., Schrott, A., Weber, H. -P., Wichmann, M.G.: Attachment parameters in splinted and unsplinted implants 10 years in situ. 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), Munich, September 22nd – 24th 2005: P-195.
• Linke, J.J., Gräf, F., Heckmann, S.M., Foitzik, C., Schrott, A., Weber, H. -P.: Association between bone loss and inflammation in four-implant bar constructions. Academy of Osseointegration´s 21st Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, March 16th – 18th 2006: P-54.
• Park, E.-J., Schrott, A. R., Wright, R. F., Schnitman, P.: Implant surgical training for the prosthodontist - immediate loading as an interdisciplinary training model. American College of Prosthodontists 2006 Annual Session, Miami, FL, November 2nd – 3rd 2006.
• Negron-Olivieri, S., Wright, R. F., Schrott, A. R., Haffajee, A. D.: Microbiota of healthy implants in edentulous patients with overdentures. American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics 2007 Annual Scientific Session, Chicago, IL, February 23rd – 24th 2007.
• Negron-Olivieri, S., Wright, R. F., Schrott, A. R., Haffajee, A. D.: Microbiota of healthy implants in edentulous patients with overdentures. American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, September 6th – 9th 2008.

Dr. med. dent. Nicola Ertelt

2000 – 2005	Dental training at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg
2003 – 2007	Doctorate thesis (Dr. med. dent., magna cum laude) at the Department of Prosthodontics of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen Nuremberg Supervisor: S. Eitner, Dr. med. dent., PhD Topic: Neuropsychological effects during oral- and maxillofacial surgery under hypnosis – a comparative clinical study evaluating variations in cardiopulmonary parameters
2005	Employed Dentist (Office Dr. Dieter Scholz, Schwanstetten)
Since 2006	Associate at the dental group practice “Zahnärzte Dr. Schrott & Partner” with focus on endodontics, temporomandibular disorders and restorative dentistry.

Continuing Education

October 2005	Endodontics: Shape – Clean - Pack; Dr. J. Diemer, Meckenbäuren
December 2005	Endodontics: Esthetic reconstruction of endodontically treated teeth in anterior and posterior sites; Dr. Manhart, Munich
October – December 2005	Functional diagnostics and therapy: internship in the practice of Dr. O. Winzen, Frankfurt for several weeks
April 2006	Functional diagnostics and therapy using the Condylocomp, Dr. O. Winzen
May 2006	Internship in the practice of Dr. O. Winzen, Frankfurt
June 2006	Endodontics: The orthograde revision, Dr. J. Diemer, Meckenbäuren
September 2006	Endodontics: Management of difficult root canal structures, Dr. J. Diemer, Meckenbäuren
September 2006	Metal-free restorations in everyday practice, Dr. Pröbster, Wiesbaden
October 2006	Adhesive dentistry: Competence in Composite, Dr. Horvath
October 2006	Functional analysis, functional therapy and temporomandibular joint, Munich
April 2007	Endodontics: Shape – Clean- Pack, Dr. Josef Diemer
May 2007	Special training CEREC crown and veneer, Dr. H. Müller
September 2007	Bioesthetic dentistry I, Dr: Gehrig, Dr. Congost
October 2007	State-of-the-art – established and innovative dentistry
January 2008	Bioesthetic dentistry II, Part 1, Dr. Gehrig, Dr. Congost
April 2008	Bioesthetic dentistry II, Part 2, Dr. Gehrig, Dr. Congost
June 2008	Bioesthetic dentistry II, Part 3, Dr. Gehrig, Dr. Congost
October 2008	BioRaCe – The Biological Endo Concept, Dr. Martin Trope
January 2009	The Biological Model – Session I
February 2009	Functional Diagnostics and Therapy: Freecorder Blue Fox, Dr. Winzen
February 2009	The Biological Model – Session II
March 2009	The Biological Model – Session III

Dr. med. dent. Philip Zeller

2002 – 2008	Dental training at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg
2006 – 2009	Doctorate thesis (Dr. med. dent.) at the Department of Orthopedics of the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen Nuremberg Supervisor: A. Schuh, Dr. med., PhD Topic: Expression of interleukins 1β, 6, 10, 18 and tumor necrosis factor α during aseptic loosening of hip implants.
July 2008	Licensure in dentistry
2008 – 2010	Employed dentist (Dental practice Drs. Behtcke, Altdorf)
Since 2010	Associate at the dental group practice “Zahnärzte Dr. Schrott & Partner” with focus on periodontics and esthetic dentistry.

Continuing Education

April 2009	Concepts in Prosthetic Implant Dentistry; Dr. Dr. E. Palluk, Nuremberg
November 2009	Endodontics: Efficient Instrumentation with the Mtwo System
December 2009	Esthetics in Prosthetic Implant Dentistry; Dr. Dr. E. Palluk, Nuremberg
March 2010	Esthetic Restorations in the Anterior Dentition.; Prof. Dr. K.-H. Kunzelmann, Munich
September 2010	3-Dimensional Planning in Implant Dentistry; PD Dr. Dr. K.K. Würzler, Würzburg